NDCL's robotics team finished eighth in a highly competitive field of the top 36 teams in Ohio at the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship at Hobart Arena in Troy on March 11...
Robotics Team Excels
NDCL’s robotics team finished eighth in a highly competitive field of the top 36 teams in Ohio at the FIRST Tech Challenge State Championship at Hobart Arena in Troy on March 11.
The Lions, who finished the tournament with a 4-1 record, took second place in the Innovate Award competition sponsored by the Raytheon Corp.
While in Troy, NDCL’s team connected with the robotics team from Notre Dame Middle School, which was among 40 teams that competed in the FIRST Lego League Challenge Ohio Championship on March 12.
Governor’s Art Exhibition
After an outstanding showing in recent regional judging, 21 works of 19 NDCL artists have advanced to state-level competition in the annual Ohio Governor’s Art Exhibition.
According to art teacher George Yaniga, NDCL had more artwork advance to state competition than all but one other school in the entire region. Only Lakewood High School – with an enrollment twice that of NDCL – had more state qualifiers.
NDCL topped all schools in the region for the number of photography entries advancing to the final round of state competition.
The state qualifiers are all students of Mr. Yaniga except for sophomore Elliana Bottino, who is the student of art teacher Claire Raack. They are: Mohammed Abumathkour, Elliana Bottino, Carley DeRespiris, Krista Duffy, Liam Filson, Paige Fisher, Gabriella Garcia (2 entries), Isabel Hamilton, Alexis Hoinski, Jordan James, Jane Koci, Michael Mangelo, Colm Matheney, Helena Mayer, Sophia Rowan, Angelina Simerale (two entries), Daisy Tardio, Peter Wesen and Sofia Zgela.
